The effect of preoperative Lugol's iodine on intraoperative bleeding in patients with hyperthyroidism: a randomised controlled trial

Conclusion Preoperative Lugol solution treatment was found to be a significant independent determinant of intraoperative blood loss. Moreover, preoperative Lugol solution treatment decreased the rate of blood flow, and intraoperative blood loss during thyroidectomy.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research